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Umeka De Waas
Senior Manager – Operations at Interocean Logistics (McLarens Group)
Colombo, Sri LankaWork Experience
Interocean Logistics (McLarens Group)
Apr 2024 - Present -1 yr, 5 months
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Spearheaded vessel turnaround operations across 5+ ports, enhancing port call efficiency by 22% through synchronized interdepartmental execution. Directed multidisciplinary teams in boarding, documentation, and logistics, improving operational consistency by 18%. Ensured 100% HSSE compliance across dry dock and offshore operations through continuous monitoring and staff training. Aligned global SOPs with local standards, resulting in a 15% improvement in audit scores across operations. Accelerated customs clearance and reduced documentation cycle time by 28% via engagement with port authorities.
Meridian Maritime Services Ltd (Wilhelmsen Sri Lanka)
Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 -1 yr
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Executed 400+ port operations annually, maintaining 98% on-time service delivery through rigorous planning and crew coordination. Developed digital performance dashboards, driving a 25% boost in KPI visibility and cost control accuracy. Led cross-functional task forces to streamline customs and inventory functions, achieving a 17% increase in clearance speed. Initiated market insights and stakeholder engagement strategies, contributing to a 10% growth in business opportunities.
Meridian Maritime Services Ltd (Wilhelmsen Sri Lanka)
May 2022 - Apr 2023 -11 months
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Directed crew logistics and ISO-aligned SOPs across 3 major ports, reducing process gaps by 20%. Managed real-time port operations reporting, achieving 95% accuracy in service performance metrics. Conducted internal audits and compliance checks, leading to a 100% audit pass rate under international standards.
Meridian Maritime Services Ltd (Wilhelmsen Sri Lanka)
Oct 2020 - May 2022 -1 yr, 7 months
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Directed agency operations for over 250 commercial and cruise vessels, achieving 98% accuracy in end-to-end documentation and minimizing boarding-related disruptions by 30%.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Lean Six Sigma
The Corporate CampusJan 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Management & Leadership
PearsonJan 2024
Diploma in Productivity Improvement
The Corporate CampusJan 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Import & Export Trades
NIBMJan 2024
Skills
- Vessel Husbandry & Port Call Coordination
- Crew Handling & Launch Boat Operations
- Dry-Dock & Layup Project Management
- Maritime HSSE Compliance
- Ship Spares Logistics & Customs Clearance
- Strategic Budgeting & Cost Control
- Fleet, Inventory & Fuel Efficiency Management
- KPI Tracking & Operational Reporting
- Lean Six Sigma & Process Optimization
- Crisis & Contingency Planning
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